AI-generatedDrumheller at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,390 h
- Rain a year
- 423 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 687 m
Climate in Drumheller
Drumheller has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year, Drumheller is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Drumheller
The best time to visit Drumheller is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from July to September. The wettest month is June with 92 mm of precipitation.
Drumheller through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Drumheller in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 5–20 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Drumheller in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Drumheller in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 3–21 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Drumheller in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −3–−1 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Jul – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:5318:40
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:32–08:39 · evening 17:54–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:19–07:32 · evening 19:01–19:14
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Drumheller compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 4° | −3° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Drumheller in October?
In October, Drumheller is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Drumheller.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min07:53 – 18:40
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Drumheller
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Drumheller: score 91 against 63. In August, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 18 mmbetter | 51 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Drumheller month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January−3° · 3.6 h
In January, Drumheller is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 13 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in January37February−1° · 5.0 h
In February, Drumheller is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 11 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in February38March5° · 6.1 h
In March, Drumheller is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in March67April13° · 7.5 h
In April, Drumheller is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in April87May20° · 8.5 h
In May, Drumheller is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in May81June23° · 9.0 h
In June, Drumheller is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in June85July26° · 10.0 h
In July, Drumheller is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in July91August26° · 9.0 h
In August, Drumheller is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in August88September21° · 7.2 h
In September, Drumheller is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in September63October13° · 5.4 h
In October, Drumheller is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in October31November3° · 3.8 h
In November, Drumheller is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 19 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in November30December−3° · 3.3 h
In December, Drumheller is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 15 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drumheller.
Drumheller in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Drumheller
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−14°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 32 | −3° | −14° | 3.6 h | 4 | 13 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | −1° | −13° | 5.0 h | 3 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 5° | −7° | 6.1 h | 5 | 18 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 13° | −1° | 7.5 h | 7 | 33 |
| MayMay | 87 | 20° | 5° | 8.5 h | 9 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 23° | 10° | 9.0 h | 13 | 92 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 26° | 13° | 10.0 h | 11 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 26° | 12° | 9.0 h | 8 | 51 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 21° | 7° | 7.2 h | 7 | 33 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 13° | 1° | 5.4 h | 5 | 18 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 3° | −6° | 3.8 h | 5 | 19 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | −3° | −13° | 3.3 h | 4 | 15 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
51.46° N, 112.71° W · 687 m · America/Edmonton
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Drumheller
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Drumheller, 50 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Drumheller: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Drumheller has about 5 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Drumheller
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Drumheller
How breezy and how cloudy Drumheller is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Drumheller typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Drumheller: variable cloud, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Drumheller
How often the day gets hot in Drumheller (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Drumheller has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Drumheller
When Drumheller is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Drumheller has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 18 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Drumheller
Weather for your travel dates
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Drumheller in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Drumheller has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 31
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,930 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Canada
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Drumheller vs Hanna
In October Drumheller has the better holiday weather (score 63 vs 54). During the day Hanna is 2 °C cooler than Drumheller.
| in October | Drumheller | Hanna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Drumheller
When is the best time to visit Drumheller?
The best time to visit Drumheller is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Drumheller?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Drumheller?
The wettest month is June with 92 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Drumheller get?
Drumheller gets around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Drumheller in?
Drumheller is on UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Drumheller?
A nonstop flight from London to Drumheller takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Drumheller?
Drumheller has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 86, summer holidays 89, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 31.